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--1999 Recap--

The Northern State volleyball team finished 11-19 overall and 9-9 in the NSIC (5th place). Senior Jean Kringstad (Aberdeen) earned her third straight first-team all-NSIC award. She was also named the top volleyball player in NSU history by a reader’s poll conducted by the Aberdeen American News.

Juniors Tricia Schilling (Valley City, N.D.) and Michelle Wiswell (Lead) earned all-conference honorable mention honors. Schilling, who earned a starting spot as a setter her freshman year, is on track to set NSU’s career record for assists next s4eas. She ended 1999 with 3,259 assists. LaDawn (Paulsen) Nesje currently holds the record, dishing out 3,344 assists from 1989-92.

VOLLEYBALL TEAM TO FINISH SEASON AT WINONA, CONCORDIA-ST. PAUL

Nov. 10, 1999

KRINGSTAD WITHIN REACH ...
Senior middle blocker Jean Kringstad (Aberdeen) could move up in three NSU career categories in her final weekend of play
for Northern State. She is within striking distance of moving into second in all-time kills and total blocks, and third in solo
blocks. See “Kringstad Climbing” heading for the specifics.

SCHILLING’S DIGS AND DISHES
Junior setter Tricia Schilling (Valley City, N.D.) is 157 assists away from becoming NSU’s all-time assists leader. The team
captain could also move higher on NSU’s career digs list this week. Schilling is currently 10th on the list with 1,102 career digs. She will move into ninth (passing LaDawn Paulsen’s 1,132 digs from 1989-92) with 31 more digs.

SCHEDULE — Northern State University finishes its volleyball season this weekend at Winona State Friday, Nov. 12 and
Saturday, Nov. 13 at Concordia-St. Paul. Both matches are scheduled for 7 p.m.

RECORDS — Northern State is 7-9 in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference and 9-19 overall. Winona State is 6-10
and 13-17, while Concordia-St. Paul is 0-16 and 9-30.

LAST MATCH — Northern State fell at Minnesota-Morris 1-3 (8-15, 10-15, 15-8, 12-15) Tuesday. The Wolves were led
by senior middle blocker Jean Kringstad (Aberdeen), who tied for a game-high 19 kills to go with six blocks. Junior setter
Tricia Schilling (Valley City, N.D.) dished out 61 assists, 19 digs and 10 kills on the night.

KRINGSTAD CLIMBING — Senior middle blocker Jean Kringstad (Aberdeen) will end her career as one of the most
dominant players to ever don a Wolves uniform. She could move up in three career categories with a good weekend. Here is
how Kringstad stacks up on NSU’s all-time lists:

Kills
1. Lisa Hohn 1,566 1989-92
2. Jessica Johnson 1,177 1995-98
3. Jean Kringstad 1,156 1996-99

Total Blocks
1. Amy Ellis         565 1989-92
2. Tina Styles       465 1991-94
3. Jean Kringstad    452 1996-99

Solo Blocks
1. Amy Ellis         237 1989-92
2. Tina Styles       158 1991-94
3. Marette Meyers    111 1988-90
4. Jean Kringstad    110 1996-99

Assisted Blocks
1. Jean Kringstad 342 1996-99
2. Amy Ellis 328 1989-92

PRACTICE TIMES — Practices run from 3:30-6 p.m. in the Barnett Center.

STARTERS — Schriver lists the following probable starters for this week:
S Tricia Schilling, 5-8 Jr., Valley City, N.D.
OH Stephanie Tschetter, 5-10, Fr., Huron
OR Beth Van Emmerik, 5-7 So., Gillette, Wyo.
OH Alana Kiehn, 5-8 Sr., Carlton, Minn.
MB Jean Kringstad, 6-1 Sr., Aberdeen
MB Shanna Dahl, 6-1 So., St. Cloud, Minn.
DS Kristen Bottomley, 5-5 So., Plymouth, Minn.
OR OH Michelle Wiswell, 6-1 Jr., 6-1 Jr., Lead
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WOLVES TO BATTLE NSIC POWERS IN FINAL HOMESTAND

Oct. 25, 1999

KRINGSTAD READY TO STRIKE AGAIN
Senior middle blocker Jean Kringstad (Aberdeen) could move into third on NSU’s all-time kills list this week. Kringstad
needs 15 kills to surpass former teammate Tammy Mademann, who tallied 1,112 kills from 1995-98.
SCHILLING DIGS INTO THE TOP 10
Junior setter Tricia Schilling (Valley City, N.D.) became the 10th player in NSU history to record 1,000 digs last week.
Schilling’s career digs mark stands at 1,034.

SCHEDULE — Northern State University hosts its final matches of the season against Bemidji State University Friday, Oct.
29 at 7 p.m. and Minnesota-Duluth (ranked 19th in the nation) Saturday, Oct. 30 at 2 p.m.

RECORDS — Northern State is 6-6 in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (5th place) and 8-16 overall. Bemidji
State is 10-1 in the NSIC (2nd place) and 21-3 overall. UMD is first at 11-0 in the conference and 18-7 overall.

LAST WEEK — NSU went 1-2, winning at Minnesota-Crookston 3-1 and losing two five-set marathons at North Dakota
and Moorhead State. Senior outside hitter Alana Kiehn (Carlton, Minn.) recorded her fifth double-double of the season against UND, recording 10 kills and 19 digs.

PRACTICE TIMES — Practices run from 3:30-6 p.m in the Barnett Center.

NEXT — Northern State travels to Wayne State Nov. 2.
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VOLLEYBALL TEAM HITS THE ROAD AGAIN FOR THREE MATCHES

Oct. 18, 1999

SCHEDULE — Northern State travels to University of North Dakota Tuesday, Oct. 19; travels to Minnesota-Crookston
Friday, Oct. 22; travels to Moorhead State Oct. 23.

RECORDS — Northern State is 5-5 in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (5th place) and 7-14 overall. UND is
3-7 in the North Central Conference and 13-10 overall. Minnesota-Crookston is 1-10 in the NSIC and 3-20 overall.
Moorhead State is 4-6 in the NSIC and 7-12 overall.

LAST WEEK — NSU suffered two home losses; first in a marathon match to Southwest State 2-3, then a day later to Wayne State (Neb.) 1-3.

SCHILLING DIGGIN’ IT – Junior setter Tricia Schilling (Valley City, N.D.) could become the 10th member of NSU’s
1,000 career digs club this week. Schilling entered the week at 983 digs and needs just 17 more to reach the 1,000 milestone.

KRINGSTAD CLIMBING — Senior middle blocker Jean Kringstad (Aberdeen) is climbing NSU’s career statistics charts.
Since the beginning of this season, the team captain has already moved up three slots on the career kills list and is currently at
fourth with 1,066 kills. Last week, she passed Stacy Jones, who registered 1,064 kills from 1991-94. Third on the career kills
list is Tammy Mademann, who registered 1,112 kills from 1995-98. Kringstad is also closing in on 100 career solo blocks (currently at 97) and is third on NSU’s total career blocks list with 401 total blocks. At second on the list stands Tina Styles, who tallied 465 total blocks from 1991-94.

PRACTICE TIMES — Practices run from 3:30-6 p.m in the Barnett Center.

NEXT — Northern State returns home for a two-match stand against conference powerhouses Bemidji State Oct. 29 and
Minnesota-Duluth Oct. 30.
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VOLLEYBALL TEAM LOOKS TO CONTINUE HOME WINNING STREAK

Oct. 10, 1999

KRINGSTAD JOINS NSU ELITE!
Senior Middle Blocker Jean Kringstad (Aberdeen) became the fifth member of NSU’s career 1,000 kill club. The team
captain currently sits at 1,029 career kills.

HOME COOKIN’ — Northern State finishes a five-match homestand this week by hosting Southwest State University
Wednesday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. and Wayne State College Saturday, Oct. 16 at 4 p.m. in the Barnett Center.

RECORDS — Northern State is 5-3 in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference and 7-12 overall. Southwest State is
12-10 overall and 6-2 in the NSIC. Wayne State is 7-11 and 5-3.

LAST WEEK — NSU stayed perfect at home with three wins, defeating Minnesota Morris, Concordia-St. Paul and Winona
State.

WOLF RETURNS — 1998 NSIC Newcomer of the Year Roxy Wolf (Apple Valley, Minn.) returned from a foot injury to
see some time on the court last week. Although not yet full strength in attacking the net, she pounded out five aces in two
matches.

KRINGSTAD CLIMBING — Senior middle blocker Jean Kringstad (Aberdeen) is climbing NSU’s career statistics charts.
Since the beginning of this season, the team captain has already moved up two slots on the career kills list and is currently at
fifth with 1,029 kills. Fourth on NSU’s kill list is Stacy Jones, who registered 1,064 kills from 1991-94. Kringstad is also closing in on 100 career solo blocks (currently at 94) and is fourth on NSU’s total career blocks list with 390 total blocks. Kringstad is likely to move into the third slot this week, surpassing Carly Evans, who tallied 391 blocks from 1995-97.

PRACTICE TIMES — Practices run from 3:30-6 p.m in the Barnett Center.

NEXT — Northern State travels to face University of North Dakota Oct. 19; travels to Minnesota-Crookson Oct. 22; travels to Moorhead State Oct. 23.
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WOLVES EMBARK ON FIVE-MATCH HOMESTAND

Oct. 4, 1999

LOOKOUT!
Senior Middle Blocker Jean Kringstad (Aberdeen) could become NSU’s fifth member of the 1,000 career kill club this
week. Kringstad needs 6 kills to accomplish the milestone.

HOME COOKIN’ — Northern State embarks on a much-needed five-match homestand this week. After playing just two of
their first 16 matches at home, the Wolves will host Minnesota-Morris Thursday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m.; Concordia-St. Paul Friday,
Oct. 8 at 7 p.m.; and Winona State Saturday, Oct. 9 at 4 p.m.

RECORDS — Northern State is 2-3 in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference and 4-12 overall. Minnesota-Morris is
1-4 and 3-15; Concordia-St. Paul is 0-6 and 7-15; Winona State was 1-5 and 7-11 before its match with Minnesota-Morris
Friday.

LAST WEEK — NSU suffered its third straight conference defeat at Southwest State, 3-0 (15-7, 15-5, 15-9). Senior middle blocker Jean Kringstad (Aberdeen) led the Wolves effort with 11 kills at a .350 hitting percentage clip.

SCHILLING’S DIGS ‘N DISHES — Junior setter Tricia Schilling (Valley City, N.D.) broke into the second spot on
NSU’s all-time assists earlier this season. The team captain now has 2,666 career assists, passing former teammate Val Satre,
who compiled 2,611 assists from 1995-98. Atop NSU’s assists list is LaDawn Paulsen, who registered an amazing 3,344
assists from 1989-92. Schilling is also climbing the career charts in digs, where she is currently 10th in school history at 906
digs. Right ahead of Schilling again on this list is Paulson, who totaled 1,132 digs throughout her career.

KRINGSTAD CLIMBING — Senior middle blocker Jean Kringstad (Aberdeen) is climbing NSU’s career statistics charts.
Since the beginning of this season, the team captain has already moved up two slots on the career kills list and is currently at
fifth with 994 kills. She is likely to become the fifth member of NSU’s 1,000 kill club this week. Fourth on NSU’s kill list is
Stacy Jones, who registered 1,064 kills from 1991-94. Kringstad is also closing in on 100 career solo blocks (currently at 94) and is fourth on NSU’s total career blocks list with 383 total blocks. Third on the total blocks list is Carly Evans, who tallied 391 blocks from 1995-97.

PRACTICE TIMES — Practices run from 3:30-6 p.m in the Barnett Center.

ACADEMIC ACCLAIM — Northern State was one of 10 Division II schools in the nation to receive the 1998-99 AVCA
Team Academic Award, announced in late July. NSU’s team GPA for the 1998-99 academic year was 3.36.

COACH — 1998 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Coach of the Year Lisa Schriver enters her fourth season as head
coach at Northern State. Her career record going into the 1999 campaign stands at 57-43. Greg Murley enters his second year as an assistant coach, while Tom Gulak enters his first season as a graduate assistant coach.

LAST YEAR — Northern State finished 21-10 overall, its best mark since the 1982 season, and 7-5 in the NSIC (third
place).

STARTERS — Schriver lists the following probable starters for this week:

S Tricia Schilling, 5-8 Jr., Valley City, N.D.
OH Stephanie Tschetter, 5-10, Fr., Huron
OR Beth Van Emmerik, 5-7 So., Gillette, Wyo.
OH Alana Kiehn, 5-8 Sr., Carlton, Minn.
MB Jean Kringstad, 6-1 Sr., Aberdeen
MB Shanna Dahl, 6-1 So., St. Cloud, Minn.
DS Kristen Bottomley, 5-5 So., Plymouth, Minn.
OR OH Michelle Wiswell, 6-1 Jr., 6-1 Jr., Lead

INJURIES — Sophomore outside hitter and 1998 NSIC Newcomer of the Year Roxy Wolf (Apple Valley, Minn.) injured
her right foot and is doutful for the rest of the season. Freshman outside hitter Christina Martinez (Rawlins, Wyo.) is coming
back from shoulder surgery in the offseason has been playing in the back row for the Wolves while in rehab.

CAPTAINS — Seniors Jean Kringstad (Aberdeen) and Alana Kiehn (Carlton, Minn.) along with junior Tricia Schilling (Valley City, N.D.) have been elected team captains for 1999.

NEXT — Northern State finishes out its homestand with matches Oct. 13 against Southwest State and Oct. 16 against Wayne State College (Neb.).
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VOLLEYBALL TEAM LOOKS TO REBOUND AT SOUTHWEST STATE

Sept. 28, 1999

LOOKOUT!
Senior Middle Blocker Jean Kringstad (Aberdeen) could become NSU’s fifth member of the 1,000 career
kill club this week. Kringstad needs 17 kills to accomplish the milestone.

MUSTANG MATCHUP — Northern State University will travel to face Southwest State University (Marshall, Minn.)
Wednesday, Sept. 29. The match is scheduled to start at 7 p.m.

RECORDS — Northern State is 4-11 overall and 2-2 in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Southwest State is 9-8 overall and 3-0 in the NSIC.

ABOUT THE OPPOSITION — The Mustangs have coasted through the conference schedule thus far, making victorious
stops at Concordia-St. Paul (3-0) and Winona State (3-1) before hosting and handling Wayne State (3-1) last week. SSU is
led by Bridget Smith, who leads the team in kills (199), attacks (538) and digs (176). At the net defensively, SSU’s Kamie
Slegers leads the team with 48 blocks.

LAST WEEK — After starting the conference season with two home wins, the Wolves suffered two NSIC road losses last
week at Minnesota-Duluth (15-5, 17-15, 15-7) and Bemidji State (15-3, 15-3, 15-11).

SCHILLING’S DIGS ‘N DISHES — Junior setter Tricia Schilling (Valley City, N.D.) broke into the second spot on
NSU’s all-time assists list last week. The team captain now has 2,645 career assists, passing former teammate Val Satre, who
compiled 2,611 assists from 1995-98. Atop NSU’s assists list is LaDawn Paulsen, who registered an amazing 3,344 assists
from 1989-92. Schilling is also climbing the career charts in digs, where she is currently 10th in school history at 900 digs. Right ahead of Schilling again on this list is Paulsen, who totaled 1,132 digs throughout her career.

KRINGSTAD CLIMBING — Senior middle blocker Jean Kringstad (Aberdeen) is climbing NSU’s career statistics charts.
Since the beginning of this season, the team captain has already moved up two slots on the career kills list and is currently at
fifth with 983 kills. She is likely to become the fifth member of NSU’s 1,000 kill club in the coming weeks. Fourth on NSU’s
kill list is Stacy Jones, who registered 1,064 kills from 1991-94. Kringstad is also closing in on 100 career solo blocks (currently at 94) and is fourth on NSU’s career blocks list with 381 total blocks. Third on the total blocks list is Carly Evans, who tallied 391 blocks from 1995-97.

PRACTICE TIMES — Practices run from 3:30-6 p.m in the Barnett Center.

LAST YEAR — Northern State finished 21-10 overall, its best mark since the 1982 season, and 7-5 in the NSIC (third
place).

STARTERS — Schriver lists the following probable starters for this week:

S Tricia Schilling, 5-8 Jr., Valley City, N.D.
OH Stephanie Tschetter, 5-10, Fr., Huron
OR Beth Van Emmerik, 5-7 So., Gillette, Wyo.
OH Alana Kiehn, 5-8 Sr., Carlton, Minn.
OR Roxy Wolf, 5-11 So., Apple Valley, Minn.
MB Jean Kringstad, 6-1 Sr., Aberdeen
MB Shanna Dahl, 6-1 So., St. Cloud, Minn.
DS Kristen Bottomley, 5-5 So., Plymouth, Minn.
OR OH Michelle Wiswell, 6-1 Jr., 6-1 Jr., Lead

CAPTAINS — Seniors Jean Kringstad (Aberdeen) and Alana Kiehn (Carlton, Minn.) along with junior Tricia Schilling (Valley City, N.D.) have been elected team captains for 1999.

NEXT — Northern State begins a five-match home swing against Minnesota-Morris Oct. 5, Concordia-St. Paul Oct. 8 and
Winona State Oct. 9.
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WOLVES ON THE ROAD AGAIN

Sept. 21, 1999

ROAD WARRIORS — After a season-opening homestand that lasted all of two matches, Northern State University’s
volleyball team hits the road again this week Friday, Sept. 24 at #20 Minnesota-Duluth and Saturday, Sept. 25 at Bemidji
State.

RECORD — NSU is 4-9 overall and 2-0 in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.

ABOUT THE OPPOSITION — Minnesota-Duluth, ranked 20th in the nation according to the Sept. 21 AVCA poll, is 5-6
overall and 0-0 in the NSIC. The Bulldogs start conference play Tuesday at Minnesota-Crookston and play Wednesday at
Bemidji State before hosting NSU. Bemidji State is 11-1 overall and 1-0 in the conference entering its matchup with UMD.
The Beavers also host Minnesota-Morris before taking on NSU.

LAST WEEK — Northern outlasted Moorhead State in both teams’ conference opener 3-2 (15-4, 16-14, 7-15, 10-15,
15-10) before dispatching Minnesota-Crookston 3-0 (15-2, 15-2, 15-8) a day later in the Barnett Center.

SCHILLING’S DIGS ‘N DISHES — Junior setter Tricia Schilling (Valley City, N.D.) will very likely break into the second
spot on NSU’s all-time assists list this week. The team captain, currently at 2,607 career assists, is currently just four more
dishes away from former teammate Val Satre, who compiled 2,611 assists from 1995-98. Atop NSU’s assists list is LaDawn
Paulsen, who registered an amazing 3,344 assists from 1989-92. Schilling is also climbing the career charts in digs, where she is currently 10th in school history at 891 digs. Right ahead of Schilling again on this list is Paulson, who totaled 1,132 digs
throughout her career.

KRINGSTAD CLIMBING — Senior middle blocker Jean Kringstad (Aberdeen) is climbing NSU’s career statistics charts.
Since the beginning of this season, the team captain has already moved up two slots on the career kills list and is currently at
fifth with 969 kills. She is likely to become the fifth member of NSU’s 1,000 kill club in the coming weeks. Fourth on NSU’s
kill list is Stacy Jones, who registered 1,064 kills from 1991-94. Kringstad is also closing in on 100 career solo blocks (currently at 94) and is fourth on NSU’s career blocks list with 378 total blocks. Next on the total blocks list is Carly Evans, who tallied 391 blocks from 1995-97. Kringstad is also on the verge of breaking 100 career solo blocks, currently resting at 94. She will be the fourth player in NSU history to accomplish that feat.

PRACTICE TIMES — Practices run from 3:30-6 p.m in the Barnett Center.

LAST YEAR — Northern State finished 21-10 overall, its best mark since the 1982 season, and 7-5 in the NSIC (third
place).

STARTERS — Schriver lists the following probable starters for this week:

INJURIES — Sophomore outside hitter and 1998 NSIC Newcomer of the Year Roxy Wolf (Apple Valley, Minn.) has
strained ligaments in her right toe and is doutful this week. Freshman outside hitter Christina Martinez (Rawlins, Wyo.) is
coming back from shoulder surgery in the offseason has been playing in the back row for the Wolves while in rehab.

CAPTAINS — Seniors Jean Kringstad (Aberdeen) and Alana Kiehn (Carlton, Minn.) along with junior Tricia Schilling (Valley City, N.D.) have been elected team captains for 1999.

NEXT — Northern State travels to Southwest State Unilversity (Marshall, Minn.) Sept. 29. The match is scheduled to start at
7 p.m.
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WOLVES GET READY FOR HOME OPENER

Sept. 13, 1999

NO PLACE LIKE HOME — After surviving a pre-conference schedule that included matches with eight teams garnering
attention in national polls, Northern State will return home to open the conference season this week with matches in the Barnett Center against Moorhead State on Friday, Sept. 17 and Minnesota-Crookston on Saturday, Sept. 18. The Friday match starts at 7 p.m., while the Crookston match is slated for 4 p.m. Last season, NSU went 5-3 at home.

LAST WEEK — Northern State went 0-3 in the North Central Region Classic (formerly known as the NSIC-NCC
Crossover). The Wolves lost to No. 6 Augustana 3-0 (15-4, 15-8, 15-8); Minnesota State-Mankato 3-1 (15-5, 10-15, 15-5, 15-4); and No. 5 North Dakota State 3-0 (15-13, 15-6, 15-3).

RECORD — NSU is 2-9 overall and 0-0 in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.

ABOUT THE OPPOSITION — Moorhead State is 3-6 overall. Like the Wolves, the Dragons also fell in straight games to
NDSU last week. At the North Central Region Classic, MSU went 1-2, falling to St. Cloud State (3-0) and Nebraska-Omaha (3-0) before defeating ranked SDSU in a marathon five-game match. Minnesota-Crookston is 2-7 overall after losing in three to University of North Dakota last week.

PRACTICE TIMES — Practices run from 3:30-6 p.m in the Barnett Center.

LAST YEAR — Northern State finished 21-10 overall, its best mark since the 1982 season, and 7-5 in the NSIC (third
place).

STARTERS — Schriver lists the following probable starters for this week:

INJURIES — Sophomore outside hitter Roxy Wolf (Apple Valley, Minn.) has strained ligaments in her right toe and is day-to-day. Freshman outside hitter Christina Martinez (Rawlins, Wyo.) is coming back from shoulder surgery in the offseason
has been playing in the back row for the Wolves while in rehab.

CAPTAINS — Seniors Jean Kringstad (Aberdeen) and Alana Kiehn (Carlton, Minn.) along with junior Tricia Schilling (Valley City, N.D.) have been elected team captains for 1999.

NEXT — Northern State road trips to University of Minnesota-Duluth Sept. 24 and Bemidji State Sept. 25.
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NSU HEADS TO NCC-NSIC CROSSOVER

September 7, 1999

TOUGH SCHEDULE CONTINUES — After taking on four nationally-ranked teams and another that received votes in the
first two weeks of the season, NSU’s schedule doesn’t get any easier this week at the NCC-NSIC Crossover in Marshall,
Minn.:

Sept. 10     12:30 p.m.     #6 Augustana College
                     5:30 p.m.          Minnesota State-Mankato
Sept. 11       2:30 p.m.     #5 North Dakota State

* Augie and NDSU ranked by the latest AVCA DII Top 25 Poll.

LAST WEEK — Northern State went 1-3 in the South Dakota State Burger King Classic in Brookings, defeating Colorado
School of Mines 3-0 (15-10, 15-5, 15-10) while falling to NAIA No. 3 Dickinson State 3-2 (15-5, 4-15, 10-15, 15-13,
15-4); Minnesota-Morris 3-2 (16-14, 9-15, 16-18, 15-9, 15-13) and host No. 15 South Dakota State 3-0 (15-9, 15-5,
15-1).

KRINGSTAD NAMED TO ALL-TOURNEY TEAM — Senior Middle Blocker Jean Kringstad (Aberdeen) was a bright spot for Northern last weekend, earning all-tournament honors at the SDSU BK Classic. Kringstad led all players at the classic with 1.2 blocks per game and was also among the leaders in kills and hitting percentage.

RECORD — NSU is 2-6 overall and 0-0 in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.

ABOUT THE OPPOSITION — No. 6 Augustana College proved they belong among the nation’s elite last week after
defeating three teams appearing in the AVCA pre-season poll. The Viikings stand at 6-1, with the only loss on the season
coming to No. 4 West Texas A&M. Minnesota State-Mankato reveived votes in the first AVCA national poll and has posted
a 7-2 record since despite a competitive schedule. Perennial power North Dakota State holds the nation’s fifth ranking and
stands at 6-1 overall despite playing three highly ranked teams last week.

PRACTICE TIMES — Practices run from 3:30-6 p.m in the Barnett Center.

LAST YEAR — Northern State finished 21-10 overall, its best mark since the 1982 season, and 7-5 in the NSIC (third
place).

STARTERS — Schriver lists the following probable starters for this week:

S           Tricia Schilling, 5-8 Jr., Valley City, N.D.
OH       Stephanie Tschetter, 5-10, Fr., Huron
OR Beth Van Emmerik, 5-7 So., Gillette, Wyo.
OH       Alana Kiehn, 5-8 Sr., Carlton, Minn.
OR Roxy Wolf, 5-11 So., Apple Valley, Minn.
MB       Jean Kringstad, 6-1 Sr., Aberdeen
MB       Shanna Dahl, 6-1 So., St. Cloud, Minn.
DS        Kristen Bottomley, 5-5 So., Plymouth, Minn.
OR OH Michelle Wiswell, 6-1 Jr., 6-1 Jr., Lead

INJURIES — Sophomore outside hitter Roxy Wolf (Apple Valley, Minn.) has strained ligaments in her right toe and is
expected to play this week. Freshman outside hitter Christina Martinez (Rawlins, Wyo.) is coming back from shoulder surgery
in the offseason and should be back in the lineup in a couple weeks.

CAPTAINS — Seniors Jean Kringstad (Aberdeen) and Alana Kiehn (Carlton, Minn.) along with junior Tricia Schilling (Valley City, N.D.) have been elected team captains for 1999.

NEXT — Northern State begins its home season and conferene season September 17 and 18 with matches against Moorhead State and Minnesota-Crookson.
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WOLVES TO ENTER SDSU BK CLASSIC

August 31, 1999

TOUGH SCHEDULE CONTINUES — After taking on two nationally-ranked teams and another that reveived votes in the
first AVCA DII Poll in the Rollins Kickoff Classic in Winter Park, Fla., NSU’s schedule doesn’t get any easier this weekend at
the South Dakota State Burger King Classic. NSU’s schedule there is as follows:

Sept. 3     3 p.m.     #3 (NAIA) Dickinson State
                 7 p.m.     Colorado School of Mines
Sept. 4     2 p.m.     Minnesota-Morris
                 6 p.m.     #15 South Dakota State*

* SDSU ranked by the AVCA DII Top 25 Pre-Season Poll.

PRACTICE TIMES — Practices during school will run from 3:30-6 p.m in the Barnett Center.

LAST WEEK — Northern State went 1-3 in the Rollins Kickoff Classic last weekend. The match scores were as follows:
Edinboro def. NSU 3-1 (5-15, 15-6, 15-11, 15-9); #14 Southern Florida def. NSU 3-0 (15-4, 15-6, 15-9); #3 Tampa def.
NSU 3-0 (15-2, 15-6, 15-10); and NSU def. host Rollins College 3-2 (11-15, 11-15, 16-14, 15-10, 15-12).

RECORD — NSU is 1-3 overall and 0-0 in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.

NSIC COACHES POLL — Northern State was picked to finish third in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference in the 1999 NSIC Volleyball Coaches Poll. Minnesota-Duluth was the top pick, gathering 98 points, followed by Bemidji State at 79 and Northern at 71. Right behind Northern lies Southwest State at 68.

LAST YEAR — Northern State finished 21-10 overall, its best mark since the 1982 season, and 7-5 in the NSIC (third
place).

STARTERS — Schriver lists the following probable starters for this week:

S Tricia Schilling, 5-8 Jr., Valley City, N.D.

OH Stephanie Tschetter, 5-10, Fr., Huron
OR Beth Van Emmerik, 5-7 So., Gillette, Wyo.

OH Alana Kiehn, 5-8 Sr., Carlton, Minn.
OR Roxy Wolf, 5-11 So., Apple Valley, Minn.

MB Jean Kringstad, 6-1 Sr., Aberdeen

MB Shanna Dahl, 6-1 So., St. Cloud, Minn.

DS Kristen Bottomley, 5-5 So., Plymouth, Minn.
OR OH Michelle Wiswell, 6-1 Jr., 6-1 Jr., Lead

INJURIES — Sophomore outside hitter Roxy Wolf (Apple Valley, Minn.) has strained ligaments in her right toe and is listed
as probable this week. Freshman outside hitter Christina Martinez (Rawlins, Wyo.) is coming back from shoulder surgery in the offseason and should be back in the lineup in a month.

CAPTAINS — Seniors Jean Kringstad (Aberdeen) and Alana Kiehn (Carlton, Minn.) along with junior Tricia Schilling (Valley City, N.D.) have been elected team captains for 1999.

NEXT — Northern State will enter the NSIC-NCC Crossover in Marshall, Minn., Sept. 10-11, taking on Augustana,
Minnesota State-Mankato (received votes) and #4 North Dakota State.
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VOLLEYBALL TEAM TO BEGIN SEASON IN FLORIDA

August 25, 1999

TOUGH SCHEDULE — The Northern State University volleyball team leaves for Winter Park, Fla., Thursday at 6:30 a.m.
to begin the season at the Rollins Kick-Off Classic Aug. 27-28. NSU’s schedule in that tournament is as follows:

Aug. 27     4 p.m.     Edinboro University
Aug. 28     Noon     # 14 Florida Southern College
                 4 p.m.     # 3 University of Tampa
                 7 p.m.        Rollins College

# FSC and Tampa ranked by the AVCA DII Top 25 Pre-Season Poll.

PRACTICE TIMES — The team returns from Florida Aug. 30, with school starting Aug. 31. Practices during school will run
from 3:30-6 p.m.

ACADEMIC ACCLAIM — Northern State was one of 10 Division II schools in the nation to receive the 1998 AVCA
Team Academic Award, announced in late July. NSU’s team GPA for the 1998-99 academic year was 3.36.

LAST YEAR — Northern State finished 21-10 overall, its best mark since the 1982 season, and 7-5 in the NSIC (third
place).

STARTERS — Schriver lists the following probable starters for this week:
S Tricia Schilling, 5-8 Jr., Valley City, N.D.
OH Stephanie Tschetter, 5-10, Fr., Huron
OR Beth Van Emmerik, 5-7 So., Gillette, Wyo.
OH Alana Kiehn, 5-8 Sr., Carlton, Minn.
OR Roxy Wolf, 5-11 So., Apple Valley, Minn.
MB Jean Kringstad, 6-1 Sr., Aberdeen
MB Shanna Dahl, 6-1 So., St. Cloud, Minn.
DS Kristen Bottomley, 5-5 So., Plymouth, Minn.
OR OH Michelle Wiswell, 6-1 Jr., 6-1 Jr., Lead

INJURIES — Sophomore outside hitter Roxy Wolf (Apple Valley, Minn.) strained ligaments in her right toe last week and is
listed as probable this week. Freshman outside hitter Christina Martinez (Rawlins, Wyo.) is coming back from shoulder surgery in the offseason and should be back in the lineup in a month.

CAPTAINS — Seniors Jean Kringstad (Aberdeen) and Alana Kiehn (Carlton, Minn.) along with junior Tricia Schilling (Valley City, N.D.) have been elected team captains for 1999.

NEXT — Northern State will enter the South Dakota State Burger King Classic in Brookings Sept. 3-4. The Wolves are set
to take on Dickinson State (N.D.), Colorado School of Mines, Minnesota-Morris and host, No. 15 South Dakota State.
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NSU VOLLEYBALL FALL CAMP TO BEGIN AUGUST 12

August 10, 1999

ABERDEEN, S.D. – The Northern State University volleyball team will begin fall practices Thursday, Aug. 12 in the Barnett
Center on NSU's campus.

On-court practices are at 9 a.m. to noon (individual) and 6-9 p.m. (team) until Aug. 25. The Maroon/Gold Scrimmage is
scheduled for Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Barnett Center. The team will then leave for the Rollins College Kick-Off Classic
tournament in Winter Park, Fla. Northern's schedule for that tournament is as follows:

Aug. 27, 4 p.m., Edinboro University
Aug. 28, Noon, Florida Southern College
Aug. 28, 4 p.m., University of Tampa
Aug. 28, 7 p.m., Rollins College

The team arrives back in Aberdeen Aug. 30, with school starting Aug. 31. Practices during school will run from 3:30-6 p.m.

Last year, the Wolves finished 21-10, marking the program's best record since the 1982 season. The wins included three over
nationally-ranked teams in a what was an extremely competitive pre-conference schedule for the Wolves. Head coach Lisa
Schriver was named the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Coach of the Year for the team's third-place conference
mark.

The Wolves return all-conference performers in senior middle hitter Jean Kringstad (Aberdeen), junior setter Tricia Schilling
(Valley City, S.D.) and sophomore outside hitter Roxy Wolf (Apple Valley, Minn.). Wolf also won last season's conference
Newcomer of the Year Award. With another solid recruiting season, Schriver and the Wolves look to make more noise in the conference title chase and beyond as the squad faces another loaded pre-conference slate.

"I'm looking forward to getting camp underway and completing the transition from last season," Schriver said. "We lost some
key seniors who did a lot of our serve receiving so we'll be spending a lot of time with ball handling and passing skills in camp.
We had a great springball season before school ended, which helped our upperclassmen get comfortable playing without last
year's seniors. We also had a strong recruiting class, so a big part of fall camp will also be working with our freshman and
getting them comfortable with our system. I think we're going to have a very athletic team overall this year and should be able to compete with anybody."

1999 NORTHERN STATE VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW

After posting its second-best record in team history, NSU’s volleyball program will have to fill the shoes of three key seniors to meet or exceed last season’s accomplishments.

Last year, NSU finished 21-10, its best record since the 1982 season. The wins included three over nationally-ranked teams in what was an extremely competitive pre-conference schedule for the Wolves. Head coach Lisa Schriver was named the
Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Coach of the Year for the team's third-place conference mark.

All three of NSU's lost seniors were four-year regulars whose names are littered througout NSU's record book. But the
Wolves return all-conference performers in next-year senior middle hitter Jean Kringstad (Aberdeen), junior setter Tricia
Schilling (Valley City, S.D.) and sophomore outside hitter Roxy Wolf (Apple Valley, Minn.). Wolf also won last season's
conference Newcomer of the Year Award. With another solid recruiting season, Schriver and the Wolves look to make more
noise in the conference title chase and beyond as the squad faces another loaded pre-conference slate.
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LAFRANCE JOINS NSU VOLLEYBALL

April 28, 1999

ABERDEEN, S.D. – The Northern State University volleyball program announced today that Spearfish High School product
Elisa LaFrance will attend Northern State University and play volleyball for the Wolves this fall. The 5-foot-7 outside hitter is a South Dakota Class AA All-State selection and a versatile athlete who will also participate in softball at Northern State.

"We are excited to have Elisa join our program this fall," NSU head volleyball coach Lisa Schriver said. "She comes from a
successful volleyball program. She is a good all-around athlete and jumps really well."

So far this off-season, the Wolves have added: Stephanie Tschetter, a 5-10 outside hitter from Huron; Molly Veenhof, a 5-9
middle hitter from Huron; Stacy Rotert, a 5-7 setter from Huron; Christi Lucas, a 6-3 middle hitter from White; Becky Burrell,
a 6-1 outside hitter from Grand Forks, N.D.; Christina Martinez, a 5-8 outside hitter from Rawlins, Wyo.; and Tara Sauter, a
5-9 setter from Belle Plaine, Minn.

S.D. MS. VOLLEYBALL SIGNS ON WITH NORTHERN STATE

March 31, 1999

ABERDEEN, S.D. – The Northern State University volleyball program announced today the signing of 1999 Class AA Ms.
Volleyball Stephanie Tschetter to a National Letter of Intent.

Tschetter helped Huron High School to two straight state championships during her junior and senior seasons. The 5-10 outside hitter was an all-Eastern South Dakota and All-State performer as a senior. Tschetter is a three-sport athlete for Huron, also competing in basketball and track and field. She placed fifth in the triple jump at NSU's Al Sahli Class AA indoor meet last week.

"Stephanie is an impact player," NSU third-year coach Lisa Schriver said. "She's a powerful hitter and a great defensive player with good jumping ability."

Tschetter is the third Huron player to sign on with NSU for this fall. The other two are setter Stacy Rotert and middle hitter
Molly Veenhof. The Huron trio will bring an added attitude of success to a Northern squad that posted its second-best record
in school history last season at 21-10.

"When I coached at Aberdeen Central High School, we always knew we'd have to get by Huron to get to the state
tournament," Schriver said. "The school has become a real dominant program that runs a college-style offense, which should
really help in the players' transition to the college game. We feel very fortunate to have signed three Huron players. With what
they bring to the table fresh out of high school, I'm glad I won't have to coach against them at the collegiate level."

In addition to the three from Huron, the Wolves have also added the following recruits so far this off-season: Christina
Martinez, a 5-8 outside hitter from Rawlins, Wyo.; Becky Burrell, a 6-1 outside hitter from Grand Forks, N.D.; Christi Lucas,
a 6-3 middle hitter from White; and Tara Sauter, a 5-9 setter from Belle Plaine, Minn.

ROTERT, LUCAS JOIN VOLLEYBALL PROGRAM

March 7, 1999

ABERDEEN, S.D. – The Northern State University volleyball program announced today the signing of Stacy Rotert and
Christi Lucas to National Letters of Intent.

Rotert is a 5-7 setter from Huron. She was a three-year starter for Huron High School and a big part of the school's state class AA championship teams as a junior and senior. She is an all state tournament team and all-state performer, and also holds
numerous school records for Huron High. In addition to her volleyball accomplishments, Rotert was also an all-conference golfer and basketball team captain in high school.

"Stacy is very court smart and is a strong leader," NSU head volleyball coach Lisa Schriver said. "She ran a quick offense in high school very similar to a college offense. She has a good understanding of her teammates' strengths and weaknesses and keeps all her hitters involved. She knows who to get the ball to and when. In addition to setting, she's also a good defensive player and is able to play the net while in the front row."

Lucas is a 6-3 middle hitter from White. She helped Deubrook High School capture the state class B championship as a junior
and was named to the tournament team. She was also an all-state selection as a junior (this season's all-state selections are not
yet out). Lucas is a three-sport high school athlete, competing in basketball and track in addition to volleyball.

"Christi is only going to get better as a volleyball player," Schriver said. "She's the most athletic 6-3 player I've seen in the state. I think she'll thrive in the college game. She has a strong desire to play at the next level."

NORTHERN VOLLEYBALL PROGRAM SIGNS SAUTER

Feb. 24, 1999

ABERDEEN, S.D. – The Northern State University volleyball program announced today the signing of high school player Tara Sauter to a National Letter of Intent.

The 5-9 Sauter is a three-sport athlete for Belle Plaine High School (Minn.), also competing in basketball and softball. In
volleyball, she was a three-time all-conference performer since earning the starting setter role as a sophomore. She's currently competing in Junior Olympic volleyball.

"I was impressed with Tara as a sophomore," NSU head volleyball coach Lisa Schriver said. "She was already running the
offense. She's very talented and has a good knowledge of the college game. She also comes from a very athletic family. Her
sister is the setter at Huron University."

NORTHERN SIGNS TWO PREP SENSATIONS

Feb. 18, 1999

ABERDEEN, S.D. – The Northern State University volleyball program announced today the signing of two high school
volleyball standouts to National Letters of Intent. Signing on with the Wolves for this fall are: Christina Martinez, a 5-8 outside
hitter from Rawlins, Wyo., and Becky Burrell, a 6-1 outside hitter from Grand Forks, N.D.

Martinez was an all-conference and all-state performer for Rawlins High School. She will play in Wyoming's statewide high
school All-Star match this summer.

"Christina comes from a very successful high school program and is a very hard worker," Northern state volleyball coach Lisa
Schriver said. "She's a smart hitter and also reads well on defense."

Burrell is a left-handed force at the net for Grand Forks Red River High School. Her team will defend its state championship
this weekend at the North Dakota State Class A Tournament. As a sophomore, Burrell helped the Roughriders to a third-place finish in 1997. Burrell has kept her skills sharp in the offseason by playing club ball.

"Becky has good all-around skills," Schriver said. "She's a strong leader for a very successful high school team. We're really
looking forward to adding both her and Christina to our program."

Last season, Northern State finished 21-10 overall, its best mark since 1982. The Wolves knocked off three nationally ranked
opponents during the season and as a team were ranked second in the nation in digs. Schriver, who was named Northern Sun
Intercollegiate Conference Coach of the Year, has big shoes to fill on the floor this fall with the loss of three key seniors, but
also returns three all-conference performers to a team hoping to build on its success in 1998.
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